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Steadfast Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Richmond, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule steadfastmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 900-9101
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 1–4 PM |
The classes they run
“As I left, I saw the kids classes starting up and honestly wish I could have joined lol because they were having so much fun XD.”
“There’s also a women's class that happens every Thursday at 5:30 pm.”
“I really noticed how he gave equal attention to his both his experience students and his beginners, which is a very good quality in an instructor.”
“Highly recommended martial arts school if you’re a beginner or experienced Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommended martial arts school if you’re a beginner or experienced Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai practitioner.”
“There’s growth with every class and if you are looking for a place to start your jiujitsu journey especially in a safe environment I highly recommend Steadfast.”
What members say
“The wrestling coach has great attention to detail and the general stand-up game is a higher level than most gyms.”
“I really noticed how he gave equal attention to his both his experience students and his beginners, which is a very good quality in an instructor.”
“The atmosphere at the gym is a perfect mixture of laid back and competition.”
“The facility is so clean and has a lot of great amenities to take advantage of like a sauna and ice bath.”
“The team of people who train there are also super friendly and there are a good amount of women to train with!”
“This is an extremely beginner friendly gym that will allow you to learn Jiu Jitsu in an extremely safe environment.”
From the reviews
Highly recommended martial arts school if you’re a beginner or experienced Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai practitioner. Caleb, Anita, and Jon have created a welcoming and family oriented academy to train at.
Beautiful gym filled with strong community and instructors who really look out for you. There’s growth with every class and if you are looking for a place to start your jiujitsu journey especially in a safe environment I highly recommend Steadfast. First class is free!
I wish we would have found Steadfast sooner. The coaching is amazing, they pay attention to your development and truly care about your journey in Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere at the gym is a perfect mixture of laid back and competition.
I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu at Steadfast since day one. The atmosphere is always great. Lots of good people of all levels from beginners to advanced. Caleb is a great coach who is passionate about Jiu Jitsu. The gym is clean with two mat spaces, one downstairs and one upstairs.
New to kickboxing? Start at Steadfast Martial Arts
Steadfast Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Steadfast Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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